And these missions seem to be nerfed now - you still can see 6-7m missions but they are very very rare ;). After 1.4 Close quarters combat update there are smuggling missions that will pay you up to 4.x million for 12-20 tonne delivery. Cargo is given so all you have to do is find a place where such missions are generated, increase your reputation with all minor factions that issue such smuggling missions and complete them. |--| Best case scenario is when you are trading Elite and allied with minor factions that have those missions. |--| Keep in mind that:. - destinations might involve outposts, so large ships wont work there;. - destinations can be 200 000Ls away from star, so check before you accept mission. |--| - destinations are around 140-180 LY away from your starting point but clustered together;. - missions will generate NPC hunters (more missions more NPCs will be generated);. - you are a smuggler so if you get scanned a fine will be issued;. So find a good system, optimize your ship and mission "trade" route and have some fun. Let's see how long will it take for devs to nerf this one. (c) Frontier.